The episode opens with breaking news: Enzo Maresca is out. Neither host is surprised—December was brutal (six points from six matches), performances were flat, and Chelsea lacked any consistent plan to score or break down defensive teams. While they agree the decision makes sense in the short term, they worry about the club’s bigger pattern of instability and how little time managers are truly given to succeed.

They zoom out to expectations for the rest of the season. Despite the chaos, Chelsea sit around fifth and still feel like a Champions League team. The squad isn’t the problem, they argue—it’s uncertainty. Players don’t know their roles, starters aren’t clear, and risk-taking has vanished. A new manager, especially a culture-setter who provides clarity and freedom, could unlock the talent already there. Names like John Terry come up less as tacticians and more as identity-builders.

Looking ahead, they brace for a likely loss to Manchester City but frame it as a reset moment: results matter less than how Chelsea look. Their New Year’s resolution as fans is simple—have fun again. Let players express themselves, shoot from distance, take risks, and play with confidence. The belief remains that with the right manager and clearer roles, this season can still turn into something positive.